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View Poll Results: Should handlers be allowed to take a picture of their score sheet?

Without an understanding of any individual judges shorthand. A snapshot of the page will be nothing more than a glance at hieroglyphs. I do feel that handlers should be able to discuss the sheets. Not at the running line but by going through the proper protocol, after the test with an offering of cold bier or other alms.

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I know for myself, as a new handler in the game, I like to see the sheets. I find it helpful to know the types of things the judges are actually looking for and actually seeing. Unless something is clearly contentious, I don't think I would ever argue a point on a score sheet, but I do like understanding how the judges minds work. Over time, at higher levels, I will probably start keeping a log of what different judges deem important, and use that information as a focus point for training prior to running under them. Just my uneducated opinion.

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I would imagine that it would be up to the individual judge, as to whether they allow a handler to photo the sheets. As long as they are only taking the sheet from their dog, what's the issue? If you are a judge, and can't stand behind the scoresheet that you filled out for a particular dog, then you shouldn't be judging....

If you are a judge, and can't stand behind the scoresheet that you filled out for a particular dog, then you shouldn't be judging....

I couldn't agree more! It's like taking a test at school and never knowing what you got right/wrong. I think they should be handed out at the ribbon ceremony. However, there will always be those that get mad and with social media now it will be everywhere.

I would imagine that it would be up to the individual judge, as to whether they allow a handler to photo the sheets. As long as they are only taking the sheet from their dog, what's the issue? If you are a judge, and can't stand behind the scoresheet that you filled out for a particular dog, then you shouldn't be judging....